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The first time I made rice in my Instant Pot, I thought it would be foolproof and a piece of cake… and it absolutely wasn’t. I ended up with a pot that was somehow mushy on top, slightly burned on the bottom, and just weirdly sticky all around. Not exactly what I was going for….
Planning a cookout is stressful, especially when you have to balance the grill with every other side dish. Using your pressure cooker saves you so much time and keeps your stove free for the main event. Here are 15 must-try Instant Pot cookout side dishes that take the hassle out of your next neighborhood party….
I made this Cheesy Jalapeño Cornbread because I wanted comfort food fast, and the oven was hogging dinner. This is like cornbread met mac-and-cheese and decided to become pudding—all lush, custardy middle with little spicy pops of jalapeño. The pressure cooker knocks it out in under an hour without heating up your whole kitchen. It…
I’m not here to waste your time: this Cilantro Lime Rice comes out fluffy, fragrant, and way more exciting than plain rice, with almost no effort. The Instant Pot does the heavy lifting, you get bold lime and fresh cilantro, and dinner instantly looks like you tried. Want Chipotle-style vibes at home without the soggy…
When the heat of summer comes, I want sweet, juicy corn on the cob fast, and I want to eat it with butter running down my wrists like its normal. Growing up, we always got fresh sweet corn from some farmer family friend and it never disappointed. A few weeks back, I had friends coming…
I make these Garlic and Herb Mashed Potatoes in my Instant Pot when I want something comforting without babysitting a boiling pot. They’re silky, garlicky, and ready before the chicken even thinks about finishing. If you like potatoes, you’re going to love these. And if you hate potatoes, you still will like these. Why I…
Baked beans are traditional time tested side when it comes to backyard barbeques. They’re really not that hard to cook at all, but you can tell when they are made with love. I use the Instant Pot to do the heavy lifting, then finish with a quick bake to get that sticky, caramelized top. Old-school…
If you’re staring at a bag of carrots and wondering how to make them taste like they belong on purpose, I’ve got you. These Honey Cinnamon Glazed Carrots are glossy, warm, and way fancier than the 12 minutes they actually take. The pressure cooker does the heavy lifting; you just get the credit. And yes,…
Some nights you just want dinner to show up fast and not leave a mountain of dishes. That’s where Instant Pot mac and cheese walks in like it owns the place. It’s creamy, salty, and exactly the kind of comfort food that doesn’t ask you to think too hard. And yes, it legit tastes like…
I make a lot of weeknight shortcuts, but this one feels almost like cheating: bacon-wrapped green beans in the Instant Pot that come out tender-crisp with glossy, garlicky glaze. No oven babysitting, no smoke alarm screaming. You get salty bacon, sweet-savory sauce, and vegetables that don’t feel like a chore. Honestly, I ate three bundles…